Scott GT 7'4" 3-Weight Fly Rod Outfit | Small Stream Trout

The Scott GT 743/4 is an outstanding small-stream fly rod for anglers who want delicate presentations without giving up the responsiveness of a modern fly rod. At 7'4" and built for a 3-weight fly line, it is an excellent choice for native brook trout, technical mountain streams, and dry fly fishing where accurate short casts are more important than distance.

We were a little hesitant when Scott replaced the G Series with the new GT, because the G Series had been one of our favorite small-stream rods for many years. After fishing the GT, however, we were impressed. It is noticeably lighter and more responsive in the hand, with faster recovery while still retaining the smooth, controlled feel that makes a Scott small-stream rod so enjoyable to fish.

Why the Scott GT 7'4" 3-Weight Excels

• Excellent Small-Stream Rod: The 7'4" length is ideal for mountain streams and other trout water where you are making short, accurate casts around rocks, branches, and tight banks.
• Delicate Presentation: The responsive tip provides the control needed for small dry flies and light tippets, including fine 6X and 7X presentations.
• Fast Recovery: The GT recovers quickly after the cast, producing tight loops and excellent accuracy without feeling stiff or overly fast.
• Responsive at Short Distances: The rod loads easily with a short amount of fly line outside the tip, making it particularly enjoyable for close-range fishing.
• Versatile Trout Rod: Excellent for dry flies, light nymphs, soft hackles, and other small-stream trout techniques.
• Travel Ready: The 4-piece design makes the GT easy to carry when hiking into remote mountain trout streams.
• Handcrafted in the USA: Scott builds its fly rods in Montrose, Colorado, with each rod built from scratch in its shop.
• Lifetime Warranty: Scott backs its fly rods with a lifetime warranty.

Recommended Fly Line

Scott recommends 95–110 grains for the GT 743/4. Our outfit includes a Scientific Anglers Trout Expert WF-3-F floating fly line, which is an excellent match for dry flies, light nymphs, and general small-stream trout fishing.

Complete Fly Rod & Reel Outfit

We pair the Scott GT 743/4 with the Orvis Battenkill Disc II fly reel and a Scientific Anglers Trout Expert fly line to create a balanced outfit for small-stream trout fishing.

• Scott GT Fly Rod: 7'4" 3-weight, 4-piece fly rod with rod case and lifetime warranty
• Orvis Battenkill Disc II Fly Reel: Choose Black, Copper, or Olive
• Fly Line: Scientific Anglers Trout Expert WF-3-F floating fly line
• Backing: 20-pound Dacron backing

Free Custom Shop Rigging

We provide free professional spooling so your fly rod and reel outfit is ready to fish when it arrives.

How to Order: Please select your Reeling Hand preference and your Orvis Reel Color.

Reeling Hand: Select the hand you use to crank the fly reel. The other hand will hold the rod. Choose Left or Right.

Orvis Reel Color: Choose Black, Copper, or Olive.

If you plan to put the fly line on the reel yourself after your outfit arrives, select “No Line on My Reel.” We will ship the reel, fly line, and backing separately, without the line or backing being spooled onto the reel.

Technical Specifications

The Scott GT 7'4" 3-weight fly rod outfit is an excellent choice for anglers who enjoy fishing small mountain streams for native brook trout and other wild trout. Its light feel, fast recovery, accurate short-range casting, and delicate presentation make it especially effective on technical small streams where a longer or heavier fly rod can be difficult to manage.

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